People of State of Illinois v. Shirley

PRESIDING JUSTICE HOPKINS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Steven M. Shirley, appeals from the denial of his motion to reduce sentence. This case has previously been before this court. On this appeal, defendant contends again that there has not been strict compliance with Supreme Court Rule 604(d) (134 Ill. 2d R. 604(d)).

On September 28, 1993, defendant pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and unlawful production of Cannabis sativa plant. The State agreed to not recommend sentences in excess of 15 years’ imprisonment for aggravated battery and…